Connecting Your DCX Set-top B
High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3501–M • User Guide 10
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Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:
• High-Definition Television (HDTV)
• A/V receiver — Audio
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder
• A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD Recorder
Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, revie w the
following:
• For basic cable connections, use 75 ohm coaxial cables equipped with F t ype
connectors.
• Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing cable
connections.
For information on connecting to an HDTV, see Video Connection Options .
Caution Do not place anything on top of your DCX set-top, espec ially other home
entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent
overheating.
Video Connection Options
The DCX set-top offers several different video connection options. Compone nt video,
HDMI, and IEEE-1394 allow you to view both High-Definition and Standard-D efinition TV
programming. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections allow y ou to view
only Standard-Definition TV programming. HD programming will be down-conv erted to
SD format for SD outputs.
To determine whether your TV features component video, HDMI, IEEE-1394, S-Video, or
composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV.
Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your hom e
entertainment system.
Note: Only (1) video connection to the TV is required. HD video can only be viewed with
HDMI, IEEE-1394, or component video connections.
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